Monday, March 23, 2020

23 March - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

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Animal Instinct: Trump Trying To Deflect Blame From Himself By Blaming China For The Pandemic

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Two weeks ago I was the only person in the grocery store in my neighborhood with a mask. People looked at me weird and moved away from me. (A bonus!) As the days ticked by, a smattering of customers began wearing them-- and some serious masks. I was happy. By yesterday, the mask-wearers were a majority. Three of the four cashiers were also wearing masks, although when I attempted to compliment one of them, he barked at me that: 1- the store made the employees buy their own masks 2- the [selfish, stupid, igornant] customers who aren't wearing masks [yet] are putting everyone else--... more »

Police In California Plan To Use Drones To Enforce Quarantine Lockdown

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 16 hours ago
While most Americans doubted that these types of measures would happen at home, police in California have already announced a plan to use drones equipped with cameras and loudspeakers to enforce the recently imposed quarantine orders.

5,500 National Guard Troops Deployed in 32 States Over Coronavirus Outbreak

Gateway Pundit at Need To Know - 16 hours ago
The National Guard has been deployed in 32 states to assist states with coronavirus issues. The soldiers also can be used to enforce quarantines and, if necessary, martial law.

Coronavirus Being Used as Excuse for ‘Vote By Mail’ in November

National File at Need To Know - 16 hours ago
US: Democrats are using the global pandemic to provide moral cover for “Vote By Mail”, which they hope will replace in-person voting. Hmmm. I guess it's a lot cheaper to put postage stamps on phony ballots than to bus phony voters from poll to poll. But, they wouldn't do that, would they?

City in Washington Proposes Ban on Alcohol and Gun Sales in Coronavirus Emergency Plan Power Grab

BizPacReview at Need To Know - 16 hours ago
The city council of Bellingham, Washington will vote on "emergency" measures of banning alcohol sales, banning gun sales and carry restrictions and closing public streets. Council members will meet from remote locations, allowing them to avoid facing unhappy citizens.

US Senators ‘Dumped Stocks’ After Private Meeting on Coronavirus Impact

Fox News and Information Liberation at Need To Know - 16 hours ago
North Carolina Senator Richard Burr, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, sold off up to $1.5-million of his own stocks in February, shortly before hosting a private meeting with wealthy constituents where he detailed to them the potential impacts of the pandemic.

Climate At A Glance Factchecks–Crop Production

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Second in the Climate Glance series. There have been comments about the lack of detail and references, but there is a balance that needs to be struck between detail and readability to the wider public, who have no interest in the detail. As Heartland note: Climate At A Glance puts […]

Sanders Calls for ‘Unprecedented Legislative Response’ to Coronavirus Crisis—Not Corporate Bailouts

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 16 hours ago
Republicans have tabled a corporate bailout plan to calm markets. Can Bernie Sanders and others redirect the stimulus to reflate the economy?

Bipartisan Cooperation to Fight COVID-19 & How to Put the Financial System Back Together

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 16 hours ago
Bipartisan Cooperation to Fight COVID-19 & How to Put the Financial System Back Together Video of Bipartisan Cooperation to Fight COVID-19 & How to Put the Financial System Back Together Despite what the mainstream media is reporting, there is bipartisan cooperation between state and federal government officials to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Sane Americans recognize they are having to reverse a crisis that has been going on for decades, in days. Also, how a functioning financial system would work. Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start... more »

COVID-19: Our politicians are fiddling while Rome burns

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
As readers doubtless already know, partisan bickering has stalled the progress of the biggest-yet economic rescue package through the United States Congress. I'm not blaming one side or the other, because both are equally at fault. Republicans are focused far too strongly on bailing out big corporations at the expense of small business and individuals, to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars. Democrats are focused far too strongly on bailing out individuals at the expense of corporations, and adding new funding for their favored causes like abortion, welfare and Social Se... more »

"The Crash Of The "Everything Bubble" Is Here - And It's Not Going Away Anytime Soon"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
*"The Crash Of The "Everything Bubble" Is Here - * *And It's Not Going Away Anytime Soon"* by Brandon Smith "Last November, in an article titled ‘The Economic Crash So Far: A Look At The Real Numbers’, I outlined the reality of statistical fraud by governments and central banks to hide the ongoing economic downturn. The Everything Bubble, perhaps the biggest debt fueled bubble in history, has been propping up the global economy for several years, but began to waver dramatically at the end of 2018, as the Federal Reserve tightened liquidity conditions into economic weakness (just as... more »

Three thousand people got off a cruise in Sydney. Four days later they were told to self-isolate

Paul Farrell And Alex McDonald at Just In - 16 hours ago
Cruise ship passengers disembark in Sydney and spend four days in the community before receiving NSW government advice to self-isolate due to a positive coronavirus detection.

Tasmanian coronavirus tally hits 28, with more infected after Ruby Princess cruise

James Dunlevie at Just In - 16 hours ago
Tasmania records six new cases of coronavirus, with four of those infected being passengers who returned to the state after disembarking the Ruby Princess cruise ship.

Virgin boss seeks ACCC probe into Qantas comments on bailing out airline

Matthew Doran at Just In - 16 hours ago
Virgin Australia asks the consumer watchdog to investigate whether Qantas is using the coronavirus pandemic to permanently ground its competitor.

'What a world it has become': Staff in tears as Perth's busy cafe strips shut down

Rhiannon Shine at Just In - 16 hours ago
The usually bustling restaurant and cafe strips across Perth become eerily empty as as shops close their doors to comply on day one of the coronavirus lockdown.

China’s lock on Prescription drugs in the USA puts us at risk

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 16 hours ago
Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo 3/22/20 FULL | Trump Breaking News March 22, 2020 . . In 2008, the United States had to recall heparin made in China. Few of the plants were found to have been inspected by the FDA. In additions, few of the drugs were found to have been checked for safety and purity when they’re brought into the U.S. There were 80 deaths in the U.S. and hundreds of severe adverse reactions were reported. More than likely there were a lot of milder reactions that were not reported. But we let China skate by and … Continue reading →

JUDGE DROPS A BOMBSHELL IN MH17 TRIAL – DUTCH PROSECUTORS ORDERED TO PRODUCE US SATELLITE DATA ALLEGEDLY SHOWING BUK MISSILE FIRING

Editor at Dances With Bears - 16 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The presiding judge in the trial of murder in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 on July 17, 2014, has dropped a bombshell at the end of his 45-minute presentation in court in The Netherlands on Monday morning. Reading from a prepared script, Judge Hendrik Steenhuis (lead image) ordered […]

Coronavirus Will Slow Down & Humanity Will Survive, Says Biophysicist Michael Levitt

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
https://www.collective-evolution.com/2020/03/20/coronavirus-is-slowing-down-humanity-will-survive-says-biophysicist-michael-levitt/?fbclid=IwAR3FhjQIxY1BphpXoig5QDnKmNjENxcsndMQc7aWngHgWw2M-vN-iT-7uBQ

Nature paper on cancer retracted after years of scrutiny

Ivan Oransky at Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
Following five years of criticism, a group of researchers based at Stanford and elsewhere have retracted a 2006 paper in Nature for “image anomalies.” The notice for “Lysyl oxidase is essential for hypoxia-induced metastasis” reads: We, the authors, are retracting this Article owing to issues that have come to our attention regarding figure assembly and … Continue reading Nature paper on cancer retracted after years of scrutiny

Children's Health Defense: Health Authorities Remain Silent on Efficient Covid-19 Treatment

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Health Authorities Remain Silent on Efficient Covid-19 Treatment By Senta Depuydt, Editorial Guest Contributor For those who follow the global immunization agenda and its implementation on different continents, the announcement of a new pandemic didn’t come as a surprise. “Pandemic... more »

And The Silicon Chip Inside Her Head

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Managing Editor's Log COVID-Date March 23, 2020 Phew. How are you doing, AofAers? I'm worried about all of you and your families. So many of us have severely affected children, for whom any disruption to routine rocks their world. This... more »

Links 3/23/2020

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Do not pay attention to claims the “global average surface temperature” is among the warmest on record

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 17 hours ago
“NOAA and NASA can be counted on virtually every month or year end to religiously and confidently proclaim that the latest global average surface temperature (GAST) is among the warmest on record. Back in the 1970s when an assessment of … Continue reading →

Business as Usual: Coronavirus, Iran and US Sanctions

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
Never discount the importance of venality in international relations. While pandemics should provide the glue for a unified front in response – we keep being told of fighting this horrendous “invisible enemy” – it’s business as usual in other respects. The United States, with a disparate, confused medical system that risks being overwhelmed, remains committed against that other country floundering in efforts to combat COVID-19: Iran. Instead of binding the nations, the virus, as with everything else, has served as a political obstacle.

Expert: US sanctions on Iran, Venezuela during pandemic could be genocidal

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
Iran has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, and new US sanctions are making it worse. Alfred de Zayas, a former UN Special Rapporteur, says that intensified US sanctions against Iran and Venezuela during the crisis are “insane”, and possibly genocidal.

Japan scouts more Asian players for TPP to cut China dependence

bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 Japan will make a fresh attempt to expand the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact to include more Asian economies, such as Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia and the Philippines, after the new coronavirus exposed the risks of supply chains overly dependent on China.

Pakistan to step up ties with Singapore

bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 Pakistan is looking to step up its relations with Singapore in various fields with the possible signing of bilateral agreements and exchanging high level political visits between the two countries.

Poor Economy Of Scale: Renewable Energy Is About More Than Government Policy

Salvatore Babones at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Salvatore Babones* *Technology, * It all comes down to automation, the 5G internet of things, and the smart grid. *Key point:* Renewables need batteries, and lots of them. 2020 may turn out to be the year of the battery. The Trump administration has made grid-level battery backup a focus of its Energy Storage Grand Challenge -- an effort to create an all-American supply chain for advanced battery technologies. Meanwhile, Texas, which is the only state to run its own electricity grid, is offering up to $9000 a megawatt-hour for peak summer battery power. And on the other side of... more »

How China And Russia Worked To Make The INF Treaty Obsolete

Ramon Marks at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Ramon Marks* *Security, Eurasia* Donald Trump was right to leave it. *Key point: *Just as China has transformed its economy in a short period of time, the same has happened with its military. In 2017, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (“PLA”) announced plans to bring down its 2.3 million strong forces below 1 million with the Army’s share falling below 50 percent. Then last year the PLA slashed three-hundred-thousand ground troops from its rolls and announced that more than half of all noncombat positions had been eliminated. On top of that, it claims to have reduced its off... more »

Coronavirus Needs: How to Become a Health Literate Society

Orkan Okan, Kristine Sørensen, Melanie Messer at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Orkan Okan, Kristine Sørensen, Melanie Messer* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here's a complete guide. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading across the world. For those who catch it, the vast majority will experience mild symptoms, but for a few it can cause severe disease and death. Some groups - like older people and those with pre-existing health conditions - are more vulnerable when exposed than others. Because of this, the primary objectives in fighting the outbreak are to contain the virus and help the infected to get well again. In this context, healt... more »

Allied Romance: How Americans Defended and Lived in New Zealand During World War II

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/dance-at-majestic] It would never be the same. Early in the 20th century, the population of New Zealand was just under a million. According to official sources, 20 percent of New Zealand’s eligible manpower served in uniform during World War I. Of that 20 percent, 100,000 served overseas, and of that 100,000 more than 60 percent became casualties. During World War I, the United States had roughly four million in uniform with 8.2 percent becoming casualties. A generation later, the population ... more »

How Finding the 'Missing Fingerprint' Will Help Us Fight Climate Change

Philip Lloyd at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Philip Lloyd* *Environment, World* [image: Reuters] It would be a historical development. Our understanding of the Earth’s climate has advanced rapidly in recent years. In response to global warming, climatologists have developed excellent models looking at the behaviour of the atmosphere and its linkage to both the solid land and the oceans. For instance, we have uncovered the driving force behind El Niño, and can now make quite confident predictions of when it will strike and impact the global rainfall. We have also even learned how to predict the wild turbulence of tropical... more »

Why Ventilators Became the Critical Point in Treatment of Covid-19

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the pandemic of the new coronavirus, causing the Covid-19 disease, the demand for medical ventilators has skyrocketed. The disease causes not only fever and cough, but also breathing impairment. As a result, infected people may need hospitalization and start breathing with the help of devices. Ventilators are medical devices […] The post Why Ventilators Became the Critical Point in Treatment of Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Records 1546 Cases and 25 Deaths From Coronavirus (March 22nd)

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The portfolio failed to disclose the number of suspected cases, as it had been doing in recent days. All Brazilian states now report at least one case of the disease. São Paulo has reported over 600 cases and 22 deaths from the Covid-19. The patients who died were over 60 […] The post Brazil Records 1546 Cases and 25 Deaths From Coronavirus (March 22nd) appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mandetta Favors Deferring 2020 Elections to Contain Coronavirus

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Health Minister Luiz Henrique Mandetta said Congress should defer this year's municipal elections, scheduled for October, to halt the advance of the novel coronavirus in the country. The comment was made during a videoconference meeting with mayors of capitals on Sunday, March 22nd. According to Mandetta, the electoral dispute could […] The post Mandetta Favors Deferring 2020 Elections to Contain Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.

Youth with Covid-19 Breaks Quarantine, Goes to Party and Soccer, and Is Arrested

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul arrested last night an 18-year-old boy diagnosed with the Covid-19 for failing to comply with the The post Youth with Covid-19 Breaks Quarantine, Goes to Party and Soccer, and Is Arrested appeared first on The Rio Times.

Supreme Court Justice Moraes Orders Use of Petrobras’ Fund to Fight Coronavirus

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled on Sunday, March 22nd, that the funds recovered from Petrobras under Operation Lava Jato be used to fight the novel coronavirus epidemic. With the decision, the Ministry of Health will count on an additional R$1.6 billion for actions to tackle the […] The post Supreme Court Justice Moraes Orders Use of Petrobras’ Fund to Fight Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.

Navy, Army and Air Force Preparing to Fight Covid-19 in Brazil

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Aware that the traditional health care system will not be sufficient to meet the large number of people infected by the new coronavirus, the Armed Forces are currently considering resorting to field hospitals to provide support in the fight against the Covid-19. These hospitals are designed for use in military […] The post Navy, Army and Air Force Preparing to Fight Covid-19 in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bailout Shenanigans: Making 2008 Look Good?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
The bailout bill looks shameless, even by Trump Administration standards.

Unproven Drugs with Cardiac Side Effects Being Used on Coronavirus Patients

News Observer at Need To Know - 18 hours ago
David Kroll, pharmacology professor, says that hydroxychloroquine has significant neurological side effects and cardiac effects. He is concerned that patients also were given azithromycin, which has cardiac side effects. He says putting the two drugs together without knowing the effect is unconscionable.

Dangerous Anti-Viral Drugs Given Immunity Protection from Lawsuits

Jon Rappoport at Need To Know - 18 hours ago
If a person dies from an anit-viral drug or vaccine, no lawsuit can be filed. Everyone from the manufacturer down to the prescribing doctor is exempt from liability.

Monday Morning Madness

LL at Virtual Mirage - 18 hours ago
*Stephen King seems to be writing 2020 doesn't he?* Think about it. If somebody had written a book about a virus with a response that left stores without toilet paper, what would you have thought of the author? *Turning a Land Rover* into a mobile Swiss Army Knife *A muddy Toyota FJ*, unencumbered with stuff - at the White Wolf Mine *Ulvens Tann* (*Wolf's Tooth*) is the official knife of the White Wolf Mine. It's not my daily carry knife. I have a folding knife that I keep in my pocket for that purpose. The Wolf's Tooth is a one-off pattern welded blade that started off with... more »

5G AirGig: What Is It and Should You Be Worried?

OYE NEWS at OYE Alternative News - 18 hours ago
AirGig is a new technology developed by AT&T to transfer Wi-Fi and wireless data over power lines using 4G LTE and 5G millimeter waves. To date, AT&T has submitted over 500 patents and applications related to the AirGig technology, which turns existing power lines into transmitters. According to AT&T’s glowing press releases, AirGig could even … The post 5G AirGig: What Is It and Should You Be Worried? appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

With Over 300,000 Cases, Coronavirus Infections Double in a Week

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of people infected with the new coronavirus, which causes the Covid-19 disease, has more than doubled in a week worldwide. There are 316,000 recorded cases in more than 160 countries. On March 15th, there were 153,000. The number of deaths increased from 5,735 to 13,000, a 130 percent […] The post With Over 300,000 Cases, Coronavirus Infections Double in a Week appeared first on The Rio Times.

How Long Can Lockdowns Be Sustained?

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "There will now be a painful slump. But it will be over quickly. By the summer, the economy and society can return to normal and take off again." This statement from a CEO reflects the views of many about the coronavirus crisis. After three months, it should be over. Alarming […] The post How Long Can Lockdowns Be Sustained? appeared first on The Rio Times.

Losses of R$2 Billion/Week During São Paulo State Quarantine Expected

Lise Alves at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
[image: Brazil,The state of São Paulo may lose R$ 2 billion per week with the announced quarantine.] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The cost of bringing the state of São Paulo to a total standstill may cost R$2 billion per week, according to estimates by economics professor Rodolfo Olivo. The state's governor, João Doria, has ordered the halt of all non-essential services throughout the state for fifteen days starting on Tuesday. The quarantine, […] The post Losses of R$2 Billion/Week During São Paulo State Quarantine Expected appeared first on The Rio Times.

Coronavirus Volunteer Program in Rio Gets Over 15,000 Enrolments in two Days

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There were over ten thousand applicants in the first 24 hours of operation alone. Among the volunteers, 56 percent are students and 44 percent are graduates, including doctors, nurses, nursing technicians, physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists, and other health training. Volunteers will reinforce the teams in the patient care units as a […] The post Coronavirus Volunteer Program in Rio Gets Over 15,000 Enrolments in two Days appeared first on The Rio Times.

BNDES Announces R$55 Billion Injection in Brazilian Economy

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The BNDES (National Bank of Economic and Social Development) has announced that it will inject R$55 (US$13.8) billion into the economy. According to the Bank's chairman Gustavo Montezano, the amount represents virtually the entire bank's outlay last year. The credit limit per beneficiary will increase from R$10 million to R$70 […] The post BNDES Announces R$55 Billion Injection in Brazilian Economy appeared first on The Rio Times.

Colombian prison violence inmates say was sparked by coronavirus fears leaves 23 dead

Just In - 18 hours ago
At least 23 prisoners in Colombia's capital are dead and 83 are injured after what authorities have called a mass breakout attempt and detainees say was a demonstration prompted by coronavirus fears.

Claremont serial killings trial cut short as court adopts coronavirus precautions

Andrea Mayes at Just In - 18 hours ago
The Claremont serial killings trial is likely to be shortened by more than a month after defence lawyers agreed to allow testimony from 20 witnesses to be read into the court rather than requiring them to give evidence in person.

Coronavirus crisis becomes real as thousands of jobs evaporate overnight

Nicolas Perpitch at Just In - 18 hours ago
In long queues outside Centrelink offices, people made suddenly unemployed are wondering how they are going to pay their bills, look after their children and pay the rent.

No pews? No problems: Churches go virtual in the age of COVID-19

Peter Gunders at Just In - 18 hours ago
Church buildings may be empty across the country, but congregations are still receiving the word as services go online.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus in prison

Just In - 18 hours ago
Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood movie producer serving a 23-year prison sentence for sexual assault and rape, is placed in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus, with his lawyers saying they are concerned for his health.

NRL announces suspension of 2020 season due to coronavirus pandemic

Just In - 18 hours ago
The NRL announces the 2020 season will be suspended after two rounds after state border closures make continuing the competition impossible.

Covid-19 and climate false equivalencies

Joe Bastardi at CFACT - 18 hours ago
Let's be rational. The post Covid-19 and climate false equivalencies appeared first on CFACT.

VIRAXAL

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
I know nothing about this company or its work. Yet they are drawing attention to the application of humic acid in particualar. Humic acid is present in all soils and are thus part of the natural environment of both microbes and the viron in particular. This strongly suggests a natural balance that is healthy and that can be lost inside ourselves. I have long suspected that our natural biome operates naturally as plus or minus alpha which is a small varuation. Thus blood balance is much more important than any partiucular aspect. Correcting that often takes very little. We a... more »

BAD MATH ALERT: No, the seasonal flu doesn’t have a 10% fatality rate

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
Let me spare you a little back of the envelope calculation. We alreacdy know that flu caused around 35,000 deaths during the last flu season. We can expect COV19 to produce at least twice that or around 70,000 minimum and conservatively around 100,000 dead for the USA. These numbers are still low when put in perspective in terms of actual potential. I am optimistic that the steps taken so far will work to mitigate along with rapidly improving weather.care of soke sort However, do expect a huge number of folks needing care of some sort, way beyond what is typical. This induces ... more »

If a natural cure for coronavirus is ever proven, this Chinese Medicine herb is likely to be the one (and no, we don’t sell it)

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
We now have chloraquine showing up as a direct cure for COV19. That is good news and this vitem also reminds us of sweet wormwood. all have good histories. If we are lucky, we will have this beaten in the nonce, as it should be. We now have an administration who actually does science in spite of what you think. That always means to actually interview many voices for a possible consensus. Thus no plausible option is likely left unturned.. *If a natural cure for coronavirus is ever proven, this Chinese Medicine herb is likely to be the one (and no, we don’t sell it)* *Tue... more »

Tame the Tornadoes with Cloud Seeding

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
Mere weather modification has always been a hard sell and is never going to happen except in exceptional situations. Tornado taming is quite another matter all together. It happens to be welcome. We already have the aircrews and the birds sitting pretty well on the right airfields. Better yet it supports an excellent training protocol which is about as close to war as you might ask. It is all a slight adjustment of current capabilities for a new objective. There is also enough time after original detection to scramble planes onto the target and enojugh time to do damage. It... more »

US Army battles skepticism in Congress after Bradley replacement failure

Rod Renny at The Duran - 18 hours ago
The U.S. Army has received praise for its innovative approach to modernizing the force through its new four-star command, which reached full operational capability earlier this year. But with the recent failure to launch its Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle replacement effort, lawmakers are calling into question the Army’s new process for developing and acquiring future capabilities. The […] More The post US Army battles skepticism in Congress after Bradley replacement failure appeared first on The Duran.

Patriarch Kirill: We must realize the fragility of our civilization

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church speaks on the coronavirus pandemic and explains what the problem really is. More The post Patriarch Kirill: We must realize the fragility of our civilization appeared first on The Duran.

With coronavirus spreading, the US military is dealing with a social-distancing problem

Rod Renny at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Amid the national effort to respond to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the US military has stepped up to assist as it works to protect its own personnel from the rapid spread of the disease. Military leaders have scrambled to alter the force’s behavior to insulate their troops, but the nature of the military, […] More The post With coronavirus spreading, the US military is dealing with a social-distancing problem appeared first on The Duran.

VIRGINIA ROBERTS — The Lies Grow With Every Retelling

TheDarkMan at The Duran - 18 hours ago
A major problem detectives often have when investigating serious crimes is that victims will exaggerate, embellish, or even lie outright. Of course, some victims are not really victims at all. Jussie Smollett springs at once to mind, but even genuine victims cannot always be trusted. A classic example of this happened at Bolton, Lancashire, in […] More The post VIRGINIA ROBERTS — The Lies Grow With Every Retelling appeared first on The Duran.

Greg Hunter, "Global Financial System Broken & Bankrupt"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 19 hours ago
*"**Global Financial System Broken & Bankrupt"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial and precious metals expert Egon von Greyerz (EvG) operates the largest private gold vault in the world in Switzerland. More than a year and a half ago, EvG warned here on USAWatchdog.com that “risk is exponential and unmeasurable” because of the estimated two quadrillion of derivatives and debt in the global financial system. He also warned that “at some point, all hell will break loose.” Looks like hell has indeed broken loose because of the China virus, and now EvG contends, “The system i... more »

Universal coverage without universal testing: Thailand’s delays in access to testing may be costly

Anthony C. Kuster at New Mandala - 19 hours ago
Thailand frequently receives international accolades for its efficient health system and universal health coverage. Much of the strength of Thailand’s health system lies in its prioritization of health promotion and primary health care, which allows it to quickly identify and support people with health problems through community health workers. Even more impressively, Thailand is the... The post Universal coverage without universal testing: Thailand’s delays in access to testing may be costly appeared first on New Mandala.

A Good Monday Morning

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 19 hours ago

Covid-19: A Tale of Three Regions

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
An epidemiloigist looks at Covid-19 data.

Drought, bushfires merely a 'warm-up' for towns now faced with coronavirus shutdown

Jessie Davies And Jennifer Browning at Just In - 20 hours ago
Communities devastated by bushfire and battle-hardened by drought bid farewell to their one old faithful — their pub.

Brewers warn beer supply could dry up within weeks if coronavirus restrictions halt production

Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 20 hours ago
Australian beer-makers, big and small, say stocks could only last a few weeks if they are forced halt production due to escalating coronavirus restrictions.

Darwin traders determined to tough out coronavirus storm

Conor Byrne at Just In - 20 hours ago
They're Territory tough and putting on brave faces but life is about to get hard for many as Darwin traders shut down.

Australians plead to be evacuated from Peru's coronavirus lockdown

Jason Om at Just In - 20 hours ago
Australian David Wang had just finished a hike in Peru when he heard the borders were closing. Despite heading straight to the airport, he was unable to get a flight out.

Eerie feeling across Victoria as businesses shut down, streets turn into ghost towns

Kathy Lord at Just In - 20 hours ago
Sam Khoury is trying to work out if he should keep his Essendon cafe open for takeaway, as he and thousands of Victorian business owners face the unprecedented crisis of forced closure.

Donald Trump touted a drug as a coronavirus 'game changer' — and it triggered a pharmacy rush

Penny Timms And Sophie Scott at Just In - 20 hours ago
Australian pharmacies see unprecedented demand for two antimalarial medications touted as a potential treatment for COVID-19, in turn creating a shortage for patients that actually needed them.

Seaside town of Robe advises against grey nomads coming to self-isolate from coronavirus

Bec Whetham, Isadora Bogle And Selina Green at Just In - 20 hours ago
Robe Council warns travellers, especially grey nomads, to reconsider visiting the popular beach town as services won't be able to cope with a case of COVID-19 in the community.

Can heat kill coronavirus? What about drinking alcohol? The experts assess COVID-19 'cures'

Lucia Stein at Just In - 20 hours ago
Here's what our correspondents say are some of the most popular cures and prevention techniques being spruiked in different regions around the world, and some experts' takes on them.

Albino python 'big enough to eat a dog' captured on elderly woman's doorstep

Tom Forbes And Dominic Cansdale at Just In - 20 hours ago
A snake catcher believes the 80-kilogram monster is likely to have been imported illegally and may be euthanased due to the threat it poses to native ecosystems.

Why is Indonesia's coronavirus death rate the highest in the world?

Anne Barker And Hellena Souisa at Just In - 20 hours ago
Infectious diseases modelling suggests the true number of positive cases in Indonesia is in the tens of thousands — depending on the rate of transmission. And it could explain the currently high death rate.

One team was the biggest loser of the early demise of the AFLW

Kate O'Halloran at Just In - 20 hours ago
The decision to end the AFLW season on account of a coronavirus travel ban is another gut-wrenching reminder that all isn't equal for women playing Aussie rules, writes Kate O'Halloran.

'We've always said $40 a day was not enough': Coronavirus crisis exposes Centrelink

Norman Hermant at Just In - 20 hours ago
The dramatic boost to Centrelink payments will be welcomed by waves of newly jobless Australians. But five weeks is a long time to wait for the money to land in bank accounts.

Truck driver found guilty over Dubbo crash that killed two

Jennifer Browning at Just In - 20 hours ago
Robert Crockford, 51, was driving a semi-trailer when it crashed into several cars stopped at a roadworks site on the Newell Highway in 2018.

Is it a cold or coronavirus?

Olivia Willis at Just In - 20 hours ago
The odds of having COVID-19 are much lower than having the common cold or flu. But it's important you know what to look out for — and where you can get help.

China readying for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 China's Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will continue plans for the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of the year, as scheduled.

Seoul, Moscow hold FTA talks for service sector

bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
23-Mar-2020 South Korea launched another round of trade talks with Russia to flesh out details on the two country's pending free trade agreement (FTA) in the service and investment segments.

Why Africa Needs the World to Keep the Rise of Global Temperatures at 1.5°C

Shingirai Nangombe at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Shingirai Nangombe* *Environment, Africa* [image: Reuters] Keeping that rise would decrease the frequency of extreme climate events. At the end of the century, if carbon emissions aren’t reduced faster, the global temperature is likely to be 2.6°C to 4.8°C higher than it was in 1986–2005. Africa could be even hotter than that, to the tune of between 3℃ and 6℃. If the world doesn’t make a bigger effort to cut emissions than it does now, global warming might have a severe effect on sub-tropical Africa. Our research has found that for Africa, it would make an important differenc... more »

How Coronavirus Could Help Change Climate Policy For the Better

Glen Peters at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Glen Peters* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Major changes could influence how emissions evolve in the future. Stock markets around the world had some of their worst performance in decades this past week, well surpassing that of the global financial crisis in 2008. Restrictions in the free movement of people is disrupting economic activity across the world as measures to control the coronavirus roll out. There is a strong link between economic activity and global carbon dioxide emissions, due to the dominance of fossil fuel sources of energy. This coupling suggests we ... more »

Surviving the Coronavirus: How to Help Ensure the Economy Can Endure

Stan Veuger at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Stan Veuger* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The economic crisis stems from a large fall in business revenues due to a contraction in demand and restrictions on supply. The scale of the crisis facing small- and medium-sized businesses in America is unprecedented. Consumer demand is collapsing to protect the health of all Americans. State and local governments across the US have forced the immediate closure of hundreds of thousands of American businesses. These closures will cost millions of Americans their jobs and livelihoods. The basis of our plan is straightforward. *I... more »

How the Coronavirus Crisis Highlights the Need for Clean Water

David Feldman at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*David Feldman* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] We need to ensure everyone has access to clean water. As the world confronts the coronavirus pandemic, experts say that a key way to minimize the odds of getting sick is by washing your hands thoroughly and frequently. But what if you don’t have access to clean water? March 22 is World Water Day, designated by the United Nations to measure progress toward the goal of providing everyone worldwide with clean water for drinking and hygiene. Over the past 40 years, many nations have made great progress in treating wastewater, p... more »

My Child Is Staying Home From School Because of Coronavirus. Is That Illegal?

John O'Brien at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*John O'Brien* *Public Health, Oceania* [image: Reuters] An expert answers the question. In a recent press conference on the COVID-19 situation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australia schools would remain open for the foreseeable future. He said: The health advice here, supported by all the Premiers, all the Chief Ministers and my Government is that schools should remain open […] I am asking all other parents around the country […] There’s only one reason your kids shouldn’t be going to school and that is if they are unwell. But many parents are keeping their children hom... more »

One's Soul Is Now The Revealer Of Light ‒ A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*One's Soul is now the revealer of Light. None other, none outside of oneself. A Trinity of God, Soul and Man joining together. A strength and wisdom custom tailored to the individual, a safe and sure way, the way of all great masters, now the way of the many.* *The energy that leads the way is the same. Each feels it, each is effected by it, each manifests their own unique gift or talent. This is the way of the true seeker unfettered by dogma, unfettered by methods or techniques, unfettered by the guidebooks and seminars that project false beliefs more for the profit of t... more »

TURKISH PRESIDENT ERDOGAN CAUGHT PLAYING THE ENDS AGAINST THE MIDDLE IN IDLIB

Editor at Dances With Bears - 20 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with At the end of President Putin’s war talks in Moscow with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (lead image) on March 5, Erdogan refused to shake the hand of Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu. Erdogan’s insult, in the presence of Putin, revealed the Turkish president’s anger at the defeat his ambitions have […]

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